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Helix sweep problem

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Anonymous
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Helix sweep problem

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I'm trying to run a sweep on 3D sketch.  The sketch is a simple one revolution helix using the the equation curve.

 

x(t): 50*t*cos(360*t)

y(t): 50*t*sin(360*t)

z(t):50*t

t(min):0, t(max):1

 

See pic.  Any help appreciated.

variable helix.PNG

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Helix sweep problem

I'm trying to run a sweep on 3D sketch.  The sketch is a simple one revolution helix using the the equation curve.

 

x(t): 50*t*cos(360*t)

y(t): 50*t*sin(360*t)

z(t):50*t

t(min):0, t(max):1

 

See pic.  Any help appreciated.

variable helix.PNG

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leowarren34
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Hi @Anonymous,

Can you upload your files?

The main issue looks to be that your profile will self-intersect which means you need either increase the radius of the path or decrease the radius of the profile.

 

Have you looked at the coil command?

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Hi @Anonymous,

Can you upload your files?

The main issue looks to be that your profile will self-intersect which means you need either increase the radius of the path or decrease the radius of the profile.

 

Have you looked at the coil command?

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JDMather
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Attach your *.ipt file here as suggested by @leowarren34 

It appears that this profile is not perpendicular to the path (and my guess the other end too).

What are you attempting to model?

Do you have a picture or link to something similar that already exists in the real world?

JDMather_0-1615046560686.png

 


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Attach your *.ipt file here as suggested by @leowarren34 

It appears that this profile is not perpendicular to the path (and my guess the other end too).

What are you attempting to model?

Do you have a picture or link to something similar that already exists in the real world?

JDMather_0-1615046560686.png

 


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Autodesk AutoCAD 2013 Certified Professional
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Anonymous
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The attached file SSP.ipt shows the coil I'm trying to build.  I'm just trying to make one end have a large diameter opening and the other small.  Thanks in advance

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The attached file SSP.ipt shows the coil I'm trying to build.  I'm just trying to make one end have a large diameter opening and the other small.  Thanks in advance

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JDMather
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Examine the sketches that I made perpendicular to your 3D curve.

(See Attached.)

JDMather_0-1615126004680.png

 


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Examine the sketches that I made perpendicular to your 3D curve.

(See Attached.)

JDMather_0-1615126004680.png

 


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Anonymous
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I'm still studying your .ipt files; they are doing exactly what I was looking to do.  Thank you!!!

 

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I'm still studying your .ipt files; they are doing exactly what I was looking to do.  Thank you!!!

 

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